Rap Music
Definition of Rap Music Hierarchical Category as it relates to Music
A genre of popular music that originated in African American and Hispanic American communities in the United States during the late 1970s, characterized by the use of rhymes spoken or chanted over a rhythmic backing track or beatbox. Often featuring themes around urban life, struggle, and social issues, rap music is a significant part of the broader spectrum of hip-hop culture.
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Alternative Rap
East Coast Rap
Gangsta Rap
Hardcore Rap
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International Rap
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Old School Rap
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